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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
KVIC Rehabilitates Nine Covid-Affected Women in Goa with Self-Employment
In a unique initiative that will have far-reaching benefits, Khadi and Village Industries Commission  has paved the way for sustainable self-employment for nine women in Goa who were under acute distress due to loss of their loved ones due to Covid-19 pandemic. Amid grief, despair and livelihood crisis, KVIC has provided these women, who lost the bread-winners for their families, with financial assistance to set up their own manufacturing units under its flagship scheme Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program . This is for the first time in the country that a government agency is creating livelihood support for the vulnerable people affected by the pandemic.
KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Monday, distributed cheques worth Rs 1.48 crore to these nine women who will start their own manufacturing units like garment stitching, automotive repair, bakery and cake shops, beauty parlour, herbal and ayurvedic medicines and cashew processing units soon. Each of these beneficiaries have been provided loans up to Rs 25 lakh by the Central Bank of India, under the PMEGP Scheme. Also, each of these new units will create employment for at least 8 persons.
KVIC Chairman said these self-employment initiatives would not only financially sustain these families but also create employment for others. He said during the Covid pandemic, KVIC gave a big thrust to local manufacturing and self-employment to sustain families in distress. A large number of youths, women and distressed people from the weaker sections of society were prompted to take up self-employment activities under PMEGP. As a result, these new entrepreneurs will not only sustain themselves financially but they will also support many other families by employing them at their new manufacturing units.
AYUSH
Cabinet approves MoU on Cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine between India and Colombia
The Union Cabinet chaired by chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to the signing of Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Colombia on establishing cooperation on Traditional Systems of Medicine of India.
It will lead to promotion and propagation of Traditional Systems of Medicines of India in Colombia.
As a consequence of this MoU, exchange of experts for training the practitioners, conducting collaborative research in Traditional Systems of Medicine is expected to lead to new innovations in drug development and traditional medical practice.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Para-Archer Ankit who had tested Covid positive discharged from hospital, advised home isolation for ten days
Para-Archer Ankit who had been admitted to the Bhagwan Dass Hospital, Sonepat on October 13 after testing positive for the coronavirus , has been discharged from hospital and advised home quarantine for 10 days. His family has come to take him back and he will be in home isolation.
Ankit who is a part of the national camp which had commenced on October 5 at SAI Sonepat after submission of negative Covid RT-PCR reports, had his sample taken once again on October 12th as per the SOPs set up for the camp where it came to be positive.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee attached to Ministry of Civil Aviation held
The meeting of the parliamentary consultative committee attached to the Ministry of civil Aviation was held here today. The topic of discussion was “e-BCAS project”.
Briefing about the subject, the Minister of Civil Aviation Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said that Bureau of Civil Aviation Security  establishes, develops, implements, maintains and reviews the National Aviation Security programme. It also safeguards civil aviation operations against the acts of unlawful interference and threat, taking into account the safety, regularity and efficiency of flights. It has now undertaken e-BCAS, an initiative under e-Governance for automation of internal processes. This will be an online platform for facilitation of stakeholders. It will leverage strengths of existing processes and organization structure, with the objective to make entire activities transparent, user-friendly and efficient. It will digitize the office processes, facilitate fast approvals, and ensure ease of doing business, by technological integration across various divisions and processes.
The Minister said that under e-Sahaj module, issuance of security clearance will be provided. Under the e-training module, 16 training courses are being run for aviation security training and certifications. The Module involves online testing and effective supervision on quality of training being imparted. The Centralized Access Control System  deals with online system for Bio-metric Aerodrome entry permit and vehicle entry permit. It will regulate access of employees of approved Government and private entities and authorized vehicles across zones at airports. The e-Security programme is the single window facility for security programme approvals. The e-Quality control module is for security audit and security inspection of airports. It was informed that 3 modules – e-Sahaj, CACS and e-training have been completed and launched. The e-Security module is likely to be completed by June 2022 and e-Quality control programme is likely to be completed by August this year.
Hon’ble Members of Parliament made several important suggestions during the meeting. The meeting was also attended by the Minister of state in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Gen  Dr V.K.Singh, Secretary, Civil Aviation Shri Rajiv Bansal, and officers of the Ministry, AAI, BCAS, DGCA.
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Ministry of Defence
NCC offers its volunteer cadets for national duty to fight COVID-19 under ‘Ex NCC Yogdan’
Issues guidelines for temporary employment of cadets
National Cadet Corps  has offered a helping hand to civilian authorities in the country’s fight against COVID-19 by extending the services of cadets under ‘Exercise NCC Yogdan’. It has issued guidelines for temporary employment of its cadets to augment relief efforts and functioning of various agencies involved in battling the pandemic.
The tasks envisaged for NCC cadets include, manning of helpline/call centres; distribution of relief materials/medicines/ food/essential commodities; community assistance; data management and queue & traffic management. According to the guidelines, cadets should not be employed in handling of law and order situation or for active military duties or at hot spots.
Only Senior Division volunteer cadets above 18 years of age will be employed. They should be employed in small cohesive groups of eight to 20 under the supervision of Permanent Instructor Staff or/and an Associate NCC Officer.
For employment of volunteer cadets, State governments /district administration has to send the requisition through State NCC Directorates. Details will be coordinated at Directorate/Group Headquarters/Unit level with state government/local civil authority. Before the cadets are deployed for the duty, ground conditions and laid down requirements are to be ensured.
The NCC, which operates under Ministry of Defence, is the largest uniformed youth organisation of the country and has been engaged in conducting various social service and community development activities. The NCC cadets have been contributing to the national cause during natural calamities like floods, cyclone, etc since its inception.
Ministry of Finance
People in Anjanagaon Bari village of Amravati district get benefit of the relief package announced by the central government
Amravati, May 1, 2020
The Government announced nation-wide lockdown on March 24 to break the chain of Covid-19 spread. Farmers, labourers and vulnerable sections of the society are the most affected due to lockdown.
In view of this, Central government’s priority was to ease the hardships of such vulnerable sections and accordingly the government announced a Rs 1.72 lakh crore relief package under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana on March 26, 2020.
People across the country are getting benefits of this package and schemes such as Ujjwala Yojana, Pradhanmantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, Pradhanmantri Jan Dhan Yojana, have come in handy for poor to tide over the situation.
Beneficiaries in the village Anjangaon Bari in Daryapur Taluka of Amravati district have expressed satisfaction and gratitude for the benefits they have received under these schemes.
Marotrao Khadse, who works as a labourer received five kilogram rice during lockdown. “I am grateful to the government for easing the hardships faced during the lockdown by poor people like me”.
Vasant Sonar, a marginal farmer received Rs. 2000 on April 13, under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Scheme. This came as a helping hand for his livelihood and farming activities.
Sharad Ladekar, another resident has also got five kilograms of rice during lockdown to support his daily needs.
Around 8.89 crore farmer families across the country have benefited under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Scheme till April 20, 2020. Also, Rs. 17,793 crore has been deposited into the accounts of farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer till April 20, 2020. During the same month, under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Scheme, 19.63 lakh metric tonne ration has been distributed to 39.27 crore beneficiaries covered under 1.19 crore ration cards.
Under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan account, 20.5 crore women in the country are getting Rs 500 assistance each during lockdown. Total of Rs.10,025 crore has been deposited into the Jan Dhan accounts till April 22, 2020.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in West Bengal
The Income Tax Department carried out a search and seizure operation on 18.08.2022 on two prominent real estate groups of Kolkata.
During the course of the search operation, a large number of incriminating evidence including documents and digital data have been found and seized. There are evidences of out of books cash transactions and on-money receipts. Several documents and electronic data indicate routing of unaccounted money through shell companies. Further, some of the evidences found during the search operation indicate use of unaccounted funds in land acquisition.
The key persons admitted use of shell companies for infusion of unaccounted funds in the form of share capital, share premium and unsecured loans through sale of bogus investments.
The search action has, so far, led to a detection of a total unaccounted income of more than Rs. 250 crore. During the course of search proceedings, 16 bank lockers have been found which have been placed under restraint.
Further investigations are in progress.
President's Secretariat
President Of India attends the 43rd edition of the National Group Song competition
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the 43rd edition of the National Group Song competition of patriotic songs organised by the Bharat Vikas Parishad today  in New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, the President congratulated the award winners and commended the half-a-million children who made this competition a virtual campaign by participating at various levels. He also praised the Bharat Vikas Parishad for having organised this group song competition for over 50 years, and for keeping patriotic consciousness alive through this competition.
The President said that a strong and united country is built on a solid foundation of patriotic citizens. In order to keep the spirit of patriotism alive, it is necessary to continue to communicate it to future generations. He praised the efforts being made by the Bharat Vikas Parishad to achieve this.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Young entrepreneur Henry Singura develops Mushroom cultivation as successful business venture
Mr. Henry Singura from Mizoram has made mushroom cultivation a successful business venture and has provided new employment opportunities to the youth of the area. Henry always dreamt of doing something for his local people so he established Food Micro Lab in 2019. Prime Minister's Employment Generation Program  Scheme of MSMEplayed a major role in makinghis venture a successful one. Henry says that, “mushrooms are one of the main sources of income in Mizoram. Being a startup, funding was one of the main problems we faced. We got loan and 35 percent subsidy under PMEGP scheme. This helped our startup a lot.”
Today Henry is working as a successful entrepreneur and training people in Mushroom cultivation . His initial challenge was to get the funding for his startup and for that he was supported by the #MINISTRYOFMSME# under #PMEGP SCHEME.
PIB Headquarters
DAK ADALAT
DAK ADALAT will be held on 15.12.2018 at 1100 hours at Anna Road HPO, Chennai 600 002. The members of the public are requested to send their grievances, if any regarding Postal services  availed at Anna Road HPO, Chennai 600002, either in person or by post or through email at doannaroadhpo.tn@indiapost.gov.in with the caption DAK ADALAT, on or before 12.12.2018. They may also attend the Dak Adalat in person on 15.12.2018 at 1100 hours.
Ministry of Railways
Railway lifts Obaidullah Khan Hockey Cup
Indian Railways’ men Hockey team won the prestigious Obaidullah Khan Heritage Hockey Cup held at Bhopal  from 21.03.2022 to 27.03.2022. In the final match held on Sunday, Railway Sports Promotion Board  team beat Army XI by 2:
The prestigious hockey tournament was played at Major Dhyanchand Stadium, Bhopal where Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the tournament on 21st March.
Started in year 1931 as Obaidullah Gold Cup, the prestigious tournament carried on for decades and has produced many international players during its journey. It was last played in year 2016 and was organized after a gap of six years this year. Last time, in the year 2016, the tournament was won by BPCL and Railways team was runners up.
A dozen teams participated in the esteemed tournament concluded on March 27 where Railway’s Arjun was adjudged Man of the Tournament.
The man of the final Match, best defender and best mid fielder were also from Railways viz. Joginder, Jasjit and Niyaz Rahim respectively.
It is worth a mention that Indian Railways have approximately 3000 active men and women sportspersons. Railways also have a vast sports infrastructure across the country including the dedicated Hockey Academy at RCF, Kapurthala.
The Indian women Hockey team which secured 4th place in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, was composed of 12 Railway players out of total 16 players. The Indian Men Hockey team in the Olympics also had two players from Indian Railways.
As a matter of fact, during the year 2021-22, RSPB Men Hockey team has participated in 05 National Level Tournaments and has played final in all the 05 tournaments.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective
The National Statistical Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the press note on Employment Outlook of the country covering the period September, 2017 to June, 2021 based on the administrative records available with selected government agencies to assess the progress in certain dimensions. A detailed note is annexed.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves creation of one post of Director in the basic pay of Rs. 2,25,000/-  plus NPA but not exceeding Rs.2,37,500/- each for new AIIMS at Rae Bareli, Gorakhpur, Bathinda, Guwahati, Bilaspur and Deoghar
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved thecreation of one post of Director in the basic pay of Rs. 2,25,000/-  plus NPA but not exceeding Rs.2,37,500/- each for new AIIMS at Rae Bareli , Gorakhpur , Bathinda , Guwahati , Bilaspur  and Deoghar .
The Director will be the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute and will be in-charge of overall administration of the Institute and allocate duties to the officers and employees of the Institute.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘6.69% GS 2024’,  ‘7.10% GS 2029’,  ‘New GS 2032’  ‘6.95% GS 2061’
The Government of India  has announced the sale  of  “6.69% Government Security 2024” for a notified amount of ₹4,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “7.10% Government Security 2029” for a notified amount of ₹7,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “New Government Security 2032” for a notified amount of ₹13,000 Crore  through yield based auction using uniform price method and  “6.95% Government Security 2061” for a notified amount of ₹9,000 Crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹2,000 Crore against each security mentioned above. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on August 19, 2022 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on August 19, 2022. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 am.
The result of the auctions will be announced on August 19, 2022  and payment by successful bidders will be on August 22, 2022 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Prime Minister's Office
Telephone conversation between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the President of the United States of America H.E. Mr. Donald Trump
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with US President H.E. Mr. Donald Trump. Their thirty-minute conversation covered bilateral and regional matters and was marked by the warmth and cordiality which characterises the relations between the two leaders.
The Prime Minister recalled their meeting in Osaka on the margins of G-20 summit in end-June earlier this year.
Referring to their bilateral discussions in Osaka, the Prime Minister expressed the hope that the Commerce Minister of India and the US Trade Representative would meet at an early date to discuss bilateral trade prospects for mutual benefit.
In the context of the regional situation, the Prime Minister stated that extreme rhetoric and incitement to anti-India violence by certain leaders in the region was not conducive to peace. He highlighted the importance of creating an environment free from terror and violence and eschewing cross-border terrorism without exception.
The Prime Minister reiterated India’s commitment to cooperate with anyone who followed this path, in fighting poverty, illiteracy and disease.
Recalling that today marked the one hundred years of the Independence of Afghanistan, the Prime Minister reiterated India’s longstanding and unwavering commitment to work for united, secure, democratic and truly independent Afghanistan.
The Prime Minister stated that he appreciated remaining in regular touch with President Trump.
Ministry of Defence
DIVYA-DRISHTI 2021: INDIAN ARMY’S NATIONAL SEMINAR-CUM-WEBINAR ON MULTI-DOMAIN OPERATIONS: FUTURE OF CONFLICTS
Indian Army National Seminar-cum-Webinar, named as “Divya-Drishti 2021” on Multi-Domain Operations: Future of Conflicts organised by Centre for Land Warfare Studies , on 11 February 2021. “Divya-Drishti 2021”, meaning divine or cognitive perception required for an informed vision, aimed to bring together national and international experts and practitioners to deliberate on the complex and emerging subject on multi-domain operations .
The webinar was attended virtually by Chief of the Army Staff , General MM Naravane, Lt Gen CP Mohanty, Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Lt Gen Raj Shukla, GOC-in-C ARTRAC along with other dignitaries from the Ministry of Defence, three Services, former COAS’ and leading security Think Tanks in the country, members of the media etc.
The inaugural address was delivered bythe COAS in which he emphasised the threats and challenges to our national security in the future and the need to remain vigilant at all levels. The collusive threats along the borders coupled with state sponsored terrorism reveals that the Indian Army needs to be prepared in multiple domains to tackle adversarial threats and to safeguard the territorial integrity of the country. As per the COAS, a multi-domain war demands redetermination and re-examination of our doctrines, strategy and up-gradation of our capabilities. The COAS wished success to the seminar and extended warm welcome to the foreign speakers from the US and UK.
The proceedings of the seminar were conducted in three sessions. The first session was focussed on “Future Threats and Challenges: India’s Preparedness in Multi Domain Ops” wherein the panellists analysed the emerging security threats and challenges in the sub-continent, India’s preparedness and concept of warfighting in MDO. Second session on “Enhancing Jointness in MDO” examined the concepts of jointness and measures required to achieve cohesion as a joint force and integration of services and domains were also discussed at length. In the third session on “Achieving Convergence & Collusivity in MDO”, requirement of joint structures to fight joint wars in multi-domains, integration and convergence of force structure and creation of theatre commands were discussed.
During the event, Lt Gen Rajender Dewan, DGSP also felicitated three former CLAWS faculties for their notable contribution in national security and strategic studies
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister calls Dr. Lotay Tshering, President of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa, Bhutan; congratulates on his party’s victory in Bhutan general election
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with Dr. Lotay Tshering, President of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa. Prime Minister Modi congratulated Dr. LotayTshering on his party’s victory in the third general election in Bhutan and his own election to the National Assembly. Prime Minister Modi welcomed the successful conduct of general elections, which is an important milestone for consolidation of democracy in Bhutan.
Prime Minister Modi conveyed that India attaches the highest priority to further strengthening unique ties of friendship and cooperation with Bhutan, which is based on shared interests and values, utmost trust, goodwill and mutual understanding.
Recalling the ongoing Golden Jubilee celebrations of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s steadfast commitment to work with the new government in Bhutan in its national efforts for socio-economic transformation, based on the priorities and interests of the people and the government of Bhutan. Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to Dr. LotayTshering to visit India.
Dr. Lotay Tshering thanked Prime Minister Modi for his greetings and good wishes, and accepted the invitation to visit India at the earliest opportunity. The two leaders agreed to take forward the unique and multifaceted bilateral co-operation to new heights for the benefit of the people of Bhutan and India.